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bar

[bahr] / bɑr /








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The menus began modestly: my mom’s chicken noodle soup alongside store-bought tomato soup from the Whole Foods hot bar; my dad’s white chicken chili and a simple butternut squash soup scattered with chives.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

But Moses said he hopes that his increase in bar business in late 2025 and throughout 2026 bodes well for the neighborhood and the future of the famous French dip restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

There are both regulars and Young Dems at this sports bar on a Wednesday.

From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026

Yahlee Reske and Mika Magal, both 21 years old, rushed out of a nearby bar when they saw Shalev walk past.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

“Heath bar brownie with butterscotch sauce and hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. That’s his favorite. But he likes to mix it up.”

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins

These bars can channel material toward the inner regions, providing fuel for intense episodes of star formation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

They’ll do everything from bolting together Cybercabs to mowing your lawn, from tending bars to caring for the elderly and, naturally, assisting in the colonization of the moon and Mars.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026

The order also bars future purchases of DeepSeek’s products and services, according to a notice published by DHS.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

But their relationship can grow by spending time together outside of the main crime and life-on-the-run storyline – through shopping, visiting bars and restaurants and working out together.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

And a town not too far from where you live has a law that bars me from coming within five miles of its borders.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket

NGC 1672 and NGC 1385 are barred spiral galaxies, meaning they contain elongated central structures made of stars, gas, and dust.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

Reyes, who had previously told the administration not to take irreversible action without telling her, temporarily barred further tree removal and told government attorneys she would initiate contempt proceedings for any violation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

As a result, Parsons was dismissed without notice and barred from future work in policing.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Delhi Police have barred public gatherings around Connaught Place citing concerns about public order and safety.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

There was a small barred window beside the front door, the only one not hidden behind green shutters.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

It’s almost hard to fathom how any other individual could surpass his wealth, barring some company-specific problem.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

Add in the public’s aversion to barring businesses from doing anything, along with the fond feelings many Americans have for the words “private” and “equity,” and it’s easy to feel hopeless.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

She’s Alive fired Seaver and his security firm last week, barring him and his employees from entering any of Parton’s properties, according to court papers filed by the company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

However, after the Postal Service issued its “final rule” for implementing the changes on Aug. 21, California and other litigants sued again last week — winning another temporary restraining order barring the work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

But after a brief stretch, the tunnel simply stopped with what looked like a sheet of metal barring the way.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz


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